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Mononucleosis is caused by the [[Epstein-Barr Virus]] (EBV). Most people have been exposed to this virus at one point or another. People with healthy [[immune systems]] will likely only show signs of mono once, although the virus will remain in the body for life. It is also possible to be infected but never show signs at all, and instead be a carrier who can spread it around to other people.[http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/mononucleosis.html] | Mononucleosis is caused by the [[Epstein-Barr Virus]] (EBV). Most people have been exposed to this virus at one point or another. People with healthy [[immune systems]] will likely only show signs of mono once, although the virus will remain in the body for life. It is also possible to be infected but never show signs at all, and instead be a carrier who can spread it around to other people.[http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/mononucleosis.html] | ||
One way to catch mono is by kissing someone who is infected by it, hence the name the "kissing disease". By kissing someone with EBV it puts you at risk to get the virus if you | One way to catch mono is by kissing someone who is infected by it, hence the name the "kissing disease". By kissing someone with EBV it puts you at risk to get the virus if you haven't had it previously. EBV is spread by saliva. Other ways to catch it is by: sharing utensils, a straw, a toothbrush, or any other way you can come in contact with a carrier’s saliva. A way to make sure you don't spread this virus to anyone else is by making sure you don't share your saliva with anyone in any way. Wash your hands very frequently and cover your mouth and nose if you sneeze or cough. [http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/mononucleosis.html] | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
